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May 10th, 2012 at 05:28pm
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Death Valley is a desert valley in the United States that is known for being one of the hottest and driest locations in North America. In 1913 a record temperature of 56.7 °C (134 °F) was recorded and on average there are 192 days over 32 °C (90 °C) in the valley. The average rainfall for the area is just 60 mm (2.36 in.). The name of the valley came from the prospectors who had to cross the valley on their way to the gold fields during the California Gold Rush. Despite the name, only 1 death was recorded in the valley during this time. The area was made a National Monument in 1933 and in 1994 it was re-registered and expanded to create the Death Valley National Park. Let’s take a look at the specific location of Death Valley within the United States.
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Where is Death Valley Located
May 2nd, 2012 at 12:49am
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The Himalaya Range, also known as the Himalaya Mountains or simply Himalayas, is a well known mountain range in Asia. The Himalayan mountain range is about 2,400 km (1,500 mi) long and varies in width from 150 km (93 mi) to 400 km (250 mi). It is so large that it can be seen from space. It is also the highest mountain range in the world and is home to Mount Everest, which is the highest mountain in the world, and many other mountains over 7000 m in height. Let’s take a look at the specific location of the Himalayan Mountains.
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Where are the Himalayas Located
April 20th, 2012 at 12:46pm
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Lake Victoria is the largest tropical lake in the world and the second largest freshwater lake by surface area. It covers a massive surface area of 68,800 km2 (26,600 sq mi). However, it is a relatively shallow lake with a maximum depth of 84 meters (276 ft) and average depth of 40 meters (130 ft). The lake is an important source of fresh water and an important fishery; the introduced Nile perch is exported to many different countries. The lake was named after Queen Victoria by explorer John Hanning Speke, who was the first European to discover the lake. Continue reading to find out where this important lake is located.
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Where Is Lake Victoria Located
March 2nd, 2012 at 12:47pm
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Lake Tahoe is a large freshwater lake that covers an area of almost 500 km2 (193 sq mi.). It is a very deep lake with an average depth of about 300 m (1,000 feet) and a deepest point of 501 m (1,645 feet). This depth makes it the second deepest lake in the United States. It is also the 26th largest lake in the world in terms of volume with a total of 150.7 km3 (122,160,280 acre-foot). Lake Tahoe is classified as an alpine lake and is almost 1,900 m (6,225 feet) above sea level. The lake and surrounding area are a major tourist attraction. If you want to know where this popular lake is located, continue reading to find out.
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Where Is Lake Tahoe Located
February 19th, 2012 at 12:40pm
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Stonehenge is one of the most famous sites in the world. This prehistoric circular monument is made up of large standing stones. This site has produced many important archaeological discoveries such as human bones, which suggests it may have been a burial ground. It is believed to have been constructed sometime between 3000 BC to 2000 BC, but it is not known who built it. Stonehenge was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. If you have ever wondered where this famous monument is located, keep reading to find out.
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Where Is Stonehenge Located
January 26th, 2012 at 12:56pm
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The Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a large sculpture that was carved into granite by sculptor Gutzon Borglum and his son, Lincoln Borglum. The sculpture features the heads of 5 of the most famous Unites States Presidents; George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. Initially the design called for each President to be sculpted from head to waist, but a lack of funding caused the project to be abandoned before this was completed. Today, more than 2 million people visit Mount Rushmore every year. Continue reading to find out the location of this impressive sculpture.
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Where Is Mount Rushmore Located
December 19th, 2011 at 12:46am
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Many of us have experienced turbulence whilst flying in an airplane. The plane can be flying along smoothly and then suddenly be lurching around and shuddering. Just as suddenly the turbulence can stop and the flight returns to a peacefully smooth ride. Many of us are left wondering what the cause of the turbulence was and whether we will encounter more. This article will explain what causes turbulence on those otherwise smooth flights.
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What Causes Turbulence
December 18th, 2011 at 12:38pm
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Fiji is a small island nation that consists of more than 330 islands, although only 110 of those are permanently inhabited. Fiji is a popular tourist destination and is popular for its warm tropical climate, many miles of coastline and coral reefs. The majority of tourists to the island are from Australia, New Zealand and the USA. If you ever wondered where this tropical paradise is located, keep reading to find out.
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December 8th, 2011 at 12:32pm
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Belize, formerly known as British Honduras, is a small country in both area and population. It was once a part of the British Empire, but gained full independence from the United Kingdom in 1981. Belize is a beautiful country with a warm tropical climate. The coastline is lined with small islands and the Belize Barrier Reef, which is actually the second longest barrier reef in the world. These factors make Belize a popular tourist destination. Let’s take a look at where Belize is located.
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Where is Belize Located
December 6th, 2011 at 05:54pm
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It is the law in many countries around the world that one must wear a seat belt when driving or riding in a car. This is to protect you from being propelled from your car during an accident. It also prevents people from moving around unnecessarily. Whilst this is the law for cars many forms of public transport do not require the occupants to wear seat belts. One of the most obvious forms of transport that don’t often have seat belts fitted is a bus. Continue reading if you want to know why buses don’t have seat belts.
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Why Don’t Buses Have Seat Belts
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